Posts in Solo Female
A Pocket Guide for Female Solo Travel

Embarking as a solo female traveler can seem terribly intimidating. The truth is that the world is not as scary a place as many would have you believe. If you plan appropriately and take the standard precautions you’d take in any situation at home, things will likely shake out just fine. Here are our best tips.

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A Complete Guide to Sri Lanka During Off-Season

These are all the reasons why Sri Lanka needs to be your next bucket list destination. We mapped out the iconic train ride to Kandy, the country’s most amazing photo ops, and best of all, how to make authentic Sri Lankan curry!

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50 Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia

We’ve gone through many rounds of trial and error while traveling, especially during the time we spent in SE Asia. If you’re headed to this part of the world, check out our top 50 take aways from five months in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

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16 of Our Favorite Hostels in Southeast Asia

There are definitely some universals you can expect from all hostels: dorm beds, community kitchens, the inevitable person who snores, the late nights and early mornings as people catch their budget travel in and out. But there are some places that just do it better than the rest. Here are our top 16 places from our five month experience of living the hostel life in southeast Asia.

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A Week in the Life at Chiang Mai's Elephant Nature Park

We spent an unforgettable week surrounded by elephants, buffalo, dogs, cats, and more at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Check out more about our volunteer experience here!

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Kicking Back in Pai

The mountainous town of Pai is the perfect place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the remote Thai scenery.

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A Self-Guided Bar Crawl in Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam’s capital and popular jumping off point is home to a beautiful Old Quarter, a thriving expat community, and a lively nightlife scene. We obviously scoped out the best digs.

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Our Favorite Markets in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian markets tested our shopping resolve in many, many ways. Whether it was snake liquor in Laos, pearls in Bangkok, or street food in Cambodia - these six unique markets stole our hearts and our money and we aren’t even a little mad about it.

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Canyoning the Jungle with Dalat Adventure Tours

Often overlooked by backpackers on their route through Vietnam, Da Lat really is must-stop location in the southern half of your itinerary. If you’re brave enough, get ready to strap on your helmet and harness your ropes for an epic adventure.

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The Best of Penang, Malaysia

Penang is a lively, fun city full of culture and good food. The colorful street art, old Georgetown architecture, and the nearby national park are all great reasons to kick back and stay a while.

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Best Things to Do in New Zealand